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May 16: International Day of Light
Every year, on May 16, International Day of Light is celebrated by UNESCO. The day is being celebrated to mark the first successful operation of LASER in 1960. The first successful LASER operation was done by an engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman. Highlights The day celebrates the role of light in art, culture, science, sustainable ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Energy security • International Day of Light • Laser • Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) • Sustainable Development • UNESCO • United Nations
16 May: International Day of Light observed
The International Day of Light (IDL) was observed on May 16 by UNESCO. The year 2019 marks the global celebration of Second International Day of Light after its inauguration in 2018. About IDL It is an annual, global initiative which provides a focal point for continued appreciation of light. It calls to harness potential of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 200 EX/Decision 27 • ICTP • IDL 2019 • Illuminating Education Conference • International Centre for Theoretical Physics • International Day of Light • SDG • STEM Education • Theodore Maiman • UNESCO • United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization